PLANNING FOR INCAPACITY: WHO WILL MAKE YOUR END OF LIFE DECISIONS?

PLANNING FOR INCAPACITY: WHO WILL MAKE YOUR END OF LIFE DECISIONS?

Posted By
Davidov Law Group

Incapacity planning is something that everyone should take the time to
include in his or her estate plan. If you want to be able to have a choice
in your future medical decisions, you need to incorporate incapacity planning
into your overall
estate plan.

Take a look at some of the information below to learn more about the importance
of this planning. If you have additional questions, or if you’d
like to start your planning, meet with an estate planning attorney.

You should take the time to create a living will. This estate planning
document will allow you to spell out your medical wishes ahead of time.
Many individuals use this document as a way to outline their wishes regarding
the use of life support.

It’s also important to include a healthcare proxy in your estate
plan. This estate planning document is used to appoint a healthcare agent
who will be responsible for helping to make important decisions if you
ever become incapacitated.

Your agent will help to make sure that your medical wishes are followed
while ensuring that you’re receiving proper care. He or she will
also be responsible for making important decisions regarding your health.
If you want to have control over who will help to make these important
decisions, you need to create a healthcare proxy.

Include a HIPAA release so that your health care agent (under your health
care power of attorney) has full access to your medical records and medical
professionals such as doctors.

Now is the time to create an incapacity plan. Without a plan in place,
you will have no control over your medical future. If you have additional
questions about incapacity planning or if you’d like to start your
plan, consult with a qualified estate planning attorney.

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